Scott AFB Air Mobility Cmd
Rock Island Arsenal
Great Lakes Naval Station
Explore defense contracting opportunities, state programs, MEP centers, and CMMC compliance resources for Illinois.
Illinois' Defense Footprint
Illinois is a major defense logistics and manufacturing hub in the Midwest.
Defense Contractors in Illinois
Illinois contractors support Scott AFB and Rock Island Arsenal in logistics systems, IT, and manufacturing.
- Scott AFB: Home to Air Mobility Command and US Transportation Command. Major logistics and IT systems contracting.
- Rock Island Arsenal: US Army manufacturing and logistics center. Joint with Illinois National Guard.
Illinois MEP and State Programs
IMEC is Illinois' MEP center supporting small manufacturers with cybersecurity readiness.
Illinois MEP Programs
IMEC provides NIST-based assessments and CMMC readiness support for Illinois manufacturers.
- IMEC: Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center. imec.org
- CISA Region 5: Chicago field office serves Illinois.
CMMC Compliance: What Defense Contractors Need to Know
CMMC Level 2 requires 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls. Apply for an in-kind CGA grant.
CMMC Phase 2 Update
DoD suspended the CMMC Phase 2 third-party (C3PAO) certification requirement on July 13, 2026, pending a program review: there is no confirmed enforcement date at this time. Phase 1 self-assessment against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls remains mandatory now.
- NIST SP 800-171: 110 controls across 14 domains.
CGA National CMMC Gap Assessment Grant
100 in-kind grants. Sponsored by Capital Cyber Compliance.
Who Is Eligible?
Defense contractors and manufacturers who handle CUI. Illinois small businesses encouraged to apply.
- What It Costs: Nothing. Apply now.
How to Get Started
Taking the first step toward CMMC compliance starts with understanding where your organization stands.
- Step 1: Complete the CGA Grant Application at cybergrantsalliance.org/cmmc-gap-assessment-grant. Applications take under 10 minutes.
- Step 2: If approved, you will be connected with an independent certified assessor who will conduct your gap assessment within 2 to 4 weeks.
- Step 3: Review your prioritized gap list and decide what to fix first. Remediation and implementation help is available separately from Capital Cyber Compliance.
- Step 4: Once remediation is complete, schedule your official CMMC certification assessment with an accredited C3PAO.
Ready to Start Your CMMC Journey?
Apply for the CGA National CMMC Gap Assessment Grant. 100 in-kind grants.
This post is for informational purposes only. Cyber Grants Alliance is a nonprofit providing grant access. Capital Cyber Compliance provides in-kind grants and professional assessment services.